The fiercest rivalry in hip-hop has just reached new heights! The simmering tension between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, which has been building for years, has been reignited after a lighthearted insult from tennis icon Serena Williams.
From Working Together to Feuds
Kendrick Lamar and Drake began on good terms, even teaming up on songs in the early 2010s. However, their relationship took a turn for the worse. This tension reached its peak in March 2024 with Lamar releasing a diss track titled “Like That” targeting Drake. This sparked a heated back-and-forth of disses, with both rappers hurling insults at each other. Lamar’s latest diss, “Not Like Us,” even included a music video with an owl piñata, a direct jab at Drake’s affiliation with OVO Sound.
Serena Takes a Position (Playfully!)
For a while, it appeared that the feud had subsided, but then the 2024 ESPY Awards came around. Serena Williams, in her role as host, playfully criticized Drake, appearing to align herself with Lamar in their rap showdown. In her speech, she mentioned that her biggest takeaway from the year was “never engage in a dispute with the United in Grief artist,” a direct nod to Lamar.
- The hip-hop rivalry between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has reignited, sparked by Serena Williams.
- Williams jokingly criticized Drake during the ESPY Awards, backing Lamar.
- This follows Drake’s disparagement of Serena’s husband in a song from 2022, which Lamar countered with a diss track.
- Lamar’s latest music video also made fun of Drake’s record company.
- The exchange of insults between these artists is expected to persist.
Moving to the Diss Track
However, Williams didn’t just stop at that. She continued her performance by dancing to Lamar’s newest diss song, “Not Like Us,” right in front of the crowd! This light-hearted move clearly indicated to everyone watching: that Drake might be facing some issues.
A Past of Back-and-Forths
This isn’t the first time Williams has found herself caught up in the rivalry. In 2022, Drake made a comment about her husband, Alexis Ohanian, in one of his songs. Ohanian, who co-founded Reddit, responded with a clever comeback, essentially stating that he’s doing well in life and is proud to be a “fan” of his family. Surprisingly, in his own song, Lamar actually stood up for Williams, criticizing Drake for his comments about her husband.
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The Battle Rages On
As Williams playfully mocked Drake, it appears the rivalry between these two music icons is just getting started. Supporters are on the edge of their seats, hoping to catch Drake’s counterattack with a diss song. Will this mark the end, or will Lamar have another line prepared? The answer lies in time!
